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AHY: Rivers Must Return to Being Sources of Life

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Democratic Party Chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) urged the public to help preserve rivers as vital sources of life and economic support.
  • AHY highlighted that many Indonesian rivers are in poor condition, posing potential problems, and called for collective efforts to restore their function.
  • The Democratic Party launched the "Ayo Muliakan Sungai" (Let's Glorify Rivers) movement and plans the "Langit Biru Indonesia Asri" (Green and Blue Indonesia) program to clean up rivers, beaches, and polluted areas.

Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Chairman of the Democratic Party, is calling for a renewed focus on preserving Indonesia's rivers, emphasizing their critical role as sources of life and economic activity. Yudhoyono stated that numerous rivers across the archipelago are in declining condition, necessitating urgent collective attention to prevent further degradation.

"We must glorify them so that rivers can once again become our source of life, the source or lifeblood of the economy," Yudhoyono said. He noted that many civilizations historically developed along major rivers and stressed that Indonesia, with its vast network of over 5,500 main rivers and more than 65,000 tributaries, should prioritize their care.

We must glorify them so that rivers can once again become our source of life, the source or lifeblood of the economy.

— Agus Harimurti YudhoyonoYudhoyono emphasized the importance of rivers for both life and economic activity.

To this end, the Democratic Party has initiated the "Ayo Muliakan Sungai" movement as part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations. This campaign aims to mobilize party cadres and the general public in cleaning up rivers nationwide. Yudhoyono expressed concern that many people underestimate the number and importance of the country's waterways.

In addition to river conservation, the party will launch the "Langit Biru Indonesia Asri" program on July 10, 2026. This initiative will focus on cleaning beaches and other polluted areas. Yudhoyono stated that these movements are intended to support government efforts in creating a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable environment for all citizens. He encouraged broad participation, including from schoolchildren, in these cleanup efforts.

Maybe many of us don't realize that we have so many rivers. More than 5,500 main rivers. More than 65,000 tributaries across Indonesia.

— Agus Harimurti YudhoyonoYudhoyono highlighted the vast number of rivers in Indonesia to underscore their significance.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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